| Description | Daily meteorological records, kept on printed sheets. These record the hour of observations (at two hourly intervals), barometer in inches and decimals, thermometer, winds, quarter and strength, weather, rain in inches, and general remarks. The number of manuscript entries for the barometer and thermometer is usually at least seven entries per day, between 6.00am and 6.00pm., with occasional variations. Generally, there are more records of wind direction and strength, but no records of rainfall, and relatively few general remarks.
Inscribed on the front cover: 'Meteorological Register kept at the Master Attendant's Office Trincomalie between 1st September 1843 and 29th February 1844. Joseph Higgs Master Attendant'. This is repeated on p.92. Also inscribed 'm 801 Ceylon' and stamped 'Received C.O. May 13 1844'. Inscribed on the rear cover: 'Trincomalee Sep 1843 to Feb 1844'. |